Table of Contents List of Figures Meet Your Student System 1 Congratulations On Your Purchase 1 System Components 5 PRM Jacks and Switches 7 Install Your Student System 9 Mounting and Connecting the PRM 9 Configure Your Student System 13 Configuring the Presets and Switches 13 Setting Up the Camera Control Keypad 17 Use Your Student System 21...
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Appendix A Troubleshooting 25 Appendix B Specifications 29 Appendix C Typical Student System Diagram 31 Appendix D Warranty Information 33 Index 35 CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
List of Figures Front of Programmable Response Module (PRM) 5 1-CCD Camera Control Keypad 6 Power Supply 6 Top View with Cables and Front View of “T” Connector 7 PRM Front Panel 7 PRM Rear Panel 8 PRM Connected to CameraMan 11...
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CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
Congratulations On Your Purchase Your new CameraMan Student Camera System takes the distance out of distance learning by com- bining the flexibility of your 1-CCD or 3-CCD Cam- eraMan camera with distributed preset control. This manual covers the connection, configuration and use of your new Student Camera System.
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The Student Camera System can store up to 125 Location Presets, 33 of which are connected to the Programmable Response Module. The 33 Student Locations are accessible through the Low Profile CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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• One CameraMan RS-485 Connector “T” • One 3’ CameraMan Communication Cable • One Student Camera System Operations Man- • One Camera Control Keypad Card (1CCD or • 3CCD) CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Grass Valley is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
After all the micro- phones become inactive, the camera will return to a wide-angle shot of the classroom. This can be cus- tomized and is stored in Location Preset #2. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
Manual for information on setup, configuration and use of the keypad. Power Supply Power Supply FIGURE 1.3 The included Power Supply enables use with 120- 240VAC, 50/60 Hz sources. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
Camera. PRM Jacks and Switches PRM Front Panel FIGURE 1.5 Power Switch Used to turn on power. Power Indicator Light Inidicates power on/off status. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
Unit Address switch on the CameraMan camera. The Factory Default is zero (0). DIP Switches Used to configure the PRM’s camera and microphone control. RS-485 Inidcator Light Indicates communication activity. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
Chapter 2 Install Your Student System Mounting and Connecting the PRM Now you can begin to connect your Student Camera System components to your CameraMan camera, and audio equipment. Mounting the PRM Mount or place the Programmable Response Module in the desired location, being sure to leave sufficient space to allow access to the con- nections on the back panel.
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The negative lead, from the contact closure of the microphone, should be wired to the lower input of the pair, labeled “-”. All of the inputs labeled “-” are wired together inter- nally and connected to ground. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations...
When the contact relay is closed, there is a two second delay to allow time for camera movement before the video is switched. In a typical application, the Video CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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“+” lead is on top, the negative “-” lead is on the bottom • Tighten the terminal screw Connect the other end of the cable to your audio equipment per their instructions. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations...
Chapter 3 Configure Your Student System Configuring the Presets and Switches Now that you’ve connected the Programmable Response Module to your CameraMan and micro- phones, you can begin configuring the system. Use the diagram and controls on the rear panel of the PRM to perform this configuration.
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(cameras, PRMs, etc) in the system. By default, the address is set to “C”. This address MUST BE different from the Base Unit Address. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations...
Use this chart to set the switches accordingly: • Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Time Delay DOWN DOWN DOWN No Delay DOWN DOWN 5 Second DOWN DOWN 10 Second DOWN 15 Second CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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“LOCKED” out from controlling the camera. Once this input is released, control is returned to all microphones and they are serviced as usual. In this case, the video relay will remain open. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations...
For either, follow the next steps to prepare your keypad for use with your Student Camera System. Keypad Battery Compartment FIGURE 3.3 CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Connect the other end of the cable to the PVI • Com port on the CameraMan base unit. Note: When the system is powered on, the light on the keypad should illuminate momentarily, indicating CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations...
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PVI COM port on the base unit is used to indicate communication activity. Note: You MUST remove the batteries in the Cam- era Control Keypad when it is being used in the hard-wired mode. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Using the Camera The Camera Control Keypad included with you Stu- Control Keypad dent Camera System comes in a 1-CCD or 3-CCD version. 1-CCD and 3-CCD Keypads FIGURE 3.1 071838800...
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Input the Location Preset number (1-33) that cor- responds with the PRM inputs. Then press and hold the ENTER button until you hear two beeps. The two beeps indicate the Location Preset has been stored. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations...
When the student is done speaking and the “My Turn” button is released, the CameraMan Camera will return to a wide-angle shot of the classroom (preset 72). CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Be sure that you have pressed the appropriate CAMERA SELECT button on the keypad corre- sponding to the camera you wish to control. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Verify that the Baud Rate DIP switch #7 on the front of the PRM matches the Baud Rate DIP switch #A7 on the Base Unit. (DOWN=9600, UP=19200). CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Verify that the positive (+) and negative (-) leads on the cable connecting that the microphones to the PRM are lined up correctly with the contact closure leads on the PRM. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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100-240 VAC; 50-60Hz; 15 VDC Supply output; 100 W maximum consumption Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Dimensions 11.75” L x 6.75” W x 3.25” H PRM Clearance FIGURE B.1 CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Typical Student System Below is a typical Student Camera System setup. Diagram Your specific application needs, however, will deter- mine how you set up your system. Typical Student System FIGURE C.1 CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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The warranty is non-transferable. • Purchaser’s failure to make a claim as pro- • vided above or continued use of the product shall constitute an unqualified acceptance CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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Return Policies Contact your authorized Grass Valley Reseller for return procedures. Extended Service and For details on extended service and support, please Support contact Grass Valley’s Customer Service Depart- ment. CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
Index clearance – configuring – About Manual connecting Camera- Man to BASE UNIT ADDRESS connecting contact closure outputs Camera Control Keypad – setting up connecting micro- specifications phones to – using jacks and – Components – switches Configuring Presets mounting Connection Accessories specifications Contact Information...
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Index diagram preset Warranty configuration Website Wide-Angle Group View Troubleshooting CameraMan 1-CCD and 3-CCD Student Camera System Installation and Operations Manual...
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